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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Sale of n Railroad.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Sept THE Mem
phis and Little Rock railroad was sold under
q mortgage foreclosure this afternoon TO II.
X. Dow, OF New York, the price paid being
S2,sOO,000 Tho road viii be extended to
Dallas, Tex.
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Trade Dollar Redemption.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE trade dollars
redeemed to date are z, l53, 900. The Treas.
ury people believe that but few more are
outstanding.
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MANITOBA'S NEW ROAD.
The Present Lull Believed to be Pre-
cedipg O Storm.

WINNIPEG, MAN. Sept. 1.-The slow pro
gress of the legal machinery is the only
feature in the Red River Valley railroad
situation just now. The opposition of the
Canadian Pacific railroad is most feared by
the Manitoba government, and its present
quiescence is regarded as prelude to a still
more determined fight. Accidents barred,
il is expected that the new road win be In
running order by Oct. Is. An attempt will
be made to have Mr.. VanHorne examined
when the case comes up in court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Carlisle at OakVieW.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Speaker Car
Isle, who arrived in Washington few
days ago, went to Oak View this afternoon
to spend few days as the guest of the
President
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Emlgrante for America.

QuxESsTowa, Sept. l.-Several line
steamer which have sailed from this port
In the last two days took on board s5e emf
grants for America
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BULGARIA WILL FIGHT.
Gen. Ernroth Will be Resisted With
Force If Necessary.

Force if Necessary
SOFIA, Sept. 1.-Prince Ferdinand pre-.
sided at the council held today to consider
the Porte's official notification that Turkey
has assented to Russia's proposal to send
Gen. Ernroth on a special mission to Bull
garia. The Cabinet crisis continues, but il
Is believed that NJ. Stambuloff will be able
tomorrow to announce definitely the
formation of Cabinet.
Prince Ferdinand to-day received the di-
rectors of the Turco- Bulgarian railway.
In the course of the conversation he said
that he hoped that the road would be com
pleted this year The President alluded to
the insufficiency of capital to complete the
enterprise, whereupon Prince Ferdinand
said that the government would raise a loan
for the purpose.
ERNRoTH WILL BE FOUGHT
LONDON, Sept 1.-The Standards Sofia
correspondent telegraphs that he has au-
thority for stating that Gen. Ernroth's en-
trance into Bulgaria will be eforcibly resisted
if necessary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
A DEATH AT NEW WORK.

NEW YORK. Sept. Edward johnson,
an employe Of the Baxter Wrecking Com
pany, was a passenger per the Mallory's
steamer City of San Antonio, from Key
West, which arrived at quarantine Aug. 30.
On the steamers arrival johnson was found
suffering from yellow fever and was prompt
ly transferred to Swineburne Island hos
pital, where he died at midnight last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
KEY VESTS TEASER.
Just Enough Yellow Fever in the City
to be Mentioned.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA dispatch from
Key West was received this morning at the
office of the Marine Hospital Service, which
stated that the number of cases of yellow
fever reported there to Sept. l, was 274, and
the number of deaths 62, an increase of II
cases and deaths in the past nine days.
The situation is regarded at the office as
slightly favorable, since the mortality is on
the whole comparatively low. As yet the
new cases are almost entirely confined to
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, May
19.-sugars-The demand for raw Sugars in the
Northern markets is very light, and the business
is quiet at steady prices. Refners have increased
their stocks by their own impoItA.ions. The
quotations arc 7 -16c for 80 test Muscoyado and
SIS for. 96 test centrifugal. For: refined Sugars
the trade is moderate and the market ia quiet
and about steady, with full supply Offering.
We quote hsrds at Sc A for cut loaf, Sc % for
cubes, So SO for powdered and Sc Of for gran
ulated. Softs-$6 ID for mould A, St OO for
confeetioners' A and So 60 for standard A.
CoHee-The demand for invoices is somewhat
limited, owing to the higher prices asked. The
future market has advanced to the highest hg-
ures yet reached. The sales reported are z GOO
to 5000 bags at 19t.c. The local order trade is
quiet. We quote Rio invoices as follows Ordi-
nary at 19al94xc, fair at 19Ac good at 1874
aad prime at Doc per lb, 80 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
RICHMOND, May Il, 1887.

New YORK, May 20.-The stock market OPEN
ed firm to strong this morning, first prices show
ing advances over last evenings final figures Of
from q to 3 per cent., generally. rhc market
was quiet and there was an irregular business in
most of the list many stocks being positively dull
The market was inclined to heaviness in the
early dealings and Richmond and West Point lost
1bc, bat the losses in the remainder nsignifi-
cant. Later in the hour iiriner tone prevailed
and the early losses were generally recovered.
At II o'clock, however the market was moder
stely active and barely steady. Money easy
tag.
BALTIMORE May 20.-Virginia 6s consolidated
:; psst.duc coupons : 10-40s with coupons
=; new IS &C lid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
LOCAL BREVITEES.

Attention is called to the advertisements of sale
of real estate TO take place tomorrow.
The first strawberries of the season, raised in
this vicinity were sent here from near Accotink,
Fairfax county, to-day.
colored man who had stolen pair of shoes
from stable in the Fourth ward this morning was
hotly pursued by young gentlemen but made his
escape.
The schooner C. T. Mitchell with cargo of
$50 tons of ice from Gardiner, Me-. arrived here
to day for Messrs f. A. Reed & Co., after seven
days trip.
Two handsome double out riggers, just built by
Mr. John Cumberland, at Georgetown, for The Old
Dominion Boat Club, arrived here to day and'are
considered beauties"
Mr. Braxton Smith has collected 1925 in aid OF
the widow and children of tho late Officer Arnold.
He requests such OF the citizens who wish to add
to this fluid to hand in their contributions at
once
Several military companies from the South
passed through this city to-day their way to
Washington to enter tho National Drill. The
trains bearing them were gaiy decorated with
flags
Mr. B. Wheat, president Of the Alex lndra Ca
nal Company, in obedience to an order OF the U.
s. District court, to day turned over to Mr. w. w.
DUNCAN, receiver Of that canal, all the property
OF that company.
The Alexandria clerks in the freight aud pas
senger departments of the r. & D. railway, whose
names were publiihed on Wednesday, left here
to-day for Richmond, those departments having
been transferred to that city from Washington.
Mr.. r. T. Lucas will sell at his auction house,
corner of Royal and Cameron streets tomorrow
morning. at 10 o'clock, one horse, wagon and
harness aud also a large consignment of house
hold furniture furnishings &C. &c belonging to
party declining housekeeping.
In its account of the killing of Officer Ar
mold in this city last Sunday the Palley Eir-
qinian says: He was member of Compa-
ny l, Fifth Virginia regiment, Capt. &. L.
Curtis He had many friends among the
Augusta boys, and was general favorite in
camp. His old comrades will regret to
learn of his untime!y and tragic death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

ANNIvERsARY.-Mr G. A. Strangman,
the popular secretary of the Robert Portner
Brewing Co, yesterday celebrated his 9th
natal day" Last night the Alexandria
Musical Association and others, accompa
uied by their lady friends. paid visit to
that gentleman at his reeidence on north
Washington street, to tender their congrat.
uatous and good wishes. The large res
idence. and grounds were Illuminated in
honor of the visitors. and the Musical Asso.
citation rendered some choice selections.
Dancing promenading, etc, were INDUCED
in until about IL o'clock, when refreshments
were served. Mr. Fisher, in u few appro-
pirate words, proposed the health and long
life of Mr.. SLrangman, which was respond.
ed to by Mr.. s. in very touching terms. He
referred to the many pleasant associations
which he had formed while in Alexandria,
the love he felt for its people, the prosper
ty which was sure to come, and added l.,
whatever the FIGURE might have in store for
him, he would always consider that he is
an Aexandrlan, aud was a citizen of no
mean CITY,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The Democratic Executive Committee of Alex
andris. after canvass Of the votes polled at the
nrimary held May 9th, 1887, announce and COM
mend to the democrats of this city the following
ticket nominated at said primary.
'''A'' L. MARBURY, Chairman.
Democratic Ticket General Election, May 26, 81,
For Mayor,
JOHN B. SMOOT.
For Corporation Attorney,
s. G. BRENT.
For Auditor,
E. F. PRICE.
For Collector of Taxes Northern District,
M ADAMS.
For Collector of Taxes Southern District,
A. F. cox.
For Superintendent OF Cas-
W. II. HANTZMON.
For Clerk of Cas-
L. THEO. COOK.
For Superintendent OF Police,
WILLIAM DOBIE.
For Clerk of the Market,
JAMES W. SIMPSON.
For Inspectors aud Measurers OF Lumbar,
JAMES L. ADAMS,
STEPHEN SWAIN.
For Measurer of Wood and Bark.
WESLEY MAKELEY.
First ward-Aldermen, Park Agnew, N. P. T.
Burke Common Council-W. 8. Moore, T. Altche
son, g. W. Nails and Hubert Snowden. Magis
trate-A. J. Fair.
second WaTU-AueILudu, W. II. III oA DA'
Common Council-G. W. Fisher, F. E. Corbett
D. W. Whiting, and B. E. Gronau. Magistrate
Alex. Brown
Third ward-Alderman, E. E. Downham
Common Council-French Smoot l. Eichberg j
Il. Strider, and G.. 8. French. Magistrate-C. H.
Arnell Constable-A. J. Dixon.
Fourth wsrd-Alderman, F. l.. Smith. Com
mon Council-J T. Sweeney, T.. E. Uhler,, james
McCuen, and c. o. Pullman. Magistrate. W.
Nails. my21-te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Another quiet week in monetary and CONNER
cial affairs and business of all kinds is slow. U.
S. bonds are quiet Money is quctad easy in all
the Centres" yirginias arc nominal Consol
coupons fundable at so per cent. arc quoted Boa
3S, aud the non. fundable at 81 asked. Railroad
securities remain very quiet. We quote; Va
Mid. lists, 119lha121; do. 2ds, 117Aa119; do.
3ds, 110a111 do 4ths, 6S do. 5ths, 1o5, and
do inc %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
Cattle Markets.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May 19.-Beei
Cattle.-Prices Of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best. .....................9o IL ~ ~
Generally rated first quality. 3 OO o In
Medium or good fair quality. % b w
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
COWS. 10 W
Extreme range of prices. 2 10 40 20
Most of the sales were from....... 20 D w
Total receipts this week 1143. Total sales 75S.
There was an Improvement in the activity OF
the market compared with last week, and
prices show little change, though the tendency Of
figures was toward lower range. The general
average of the offerings WAS fully up to that of
last Thursday though there were some very few
extra Cattle Superior to any offered this week.
put on the market then, which were intended for
shipment to Liverpool
Sheep and Lambs-There has been very heavy
run Of sheep this week, as compared with that Of
last week and for some time past The quality OF
the receipts shows no improvement on that of
last weeks offerings Trade for Sheep was fairly
active, but there was Il very dull market for
Lambs, and prices for the latter show marked
decline from last week, owing to the heavy re-
ceipts. We quote Sheep at Bad 15c, and Lambs at
Case per lb gross. Receipts 6306 head.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. May 19.-Beeves
no trading in Beeves; dressed Beef in fair de-
mand sides 6a.aSc per ID, with sales of extra at
9a9l,c. Sheep and Lambs-moderately active
trade at reduction of 1saAc per pound on Sheep
and yearlings, and of more than 1c per lb on
spring Lambs clipped Sheep sold at $4a4 AS per
100 lbs, and clipped yearlings at So 75a6 12ih
spring Lambs from Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky
and Tennessee sold at 6a9lsc per Id, and do. Jer-
sey at S4a6 25 per head. Hogs-live Hogs nom
inally firmer at So 40a5 65 per 100 lbs.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May 19.-Cattle-
market 1Oc lower shipping steers S4a4 so;
stockers and feeders 50 S0a4 is; mixed $2a4 :;
Texas Cattle So 90a4 35. Hogs-market active
and sc lower; rough and mixed s. 60a4 SO /;
packing and shipping Sd 90a5 rs; light weights
81 G0a4 80. Sheep-market strong natives $3a
and Lambs So 50a6 per head.
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. May 19.-At
Queenstown this week there were some 2O6 head
of Cattle offered with sales at prices ranging from
3l2 to 5asc per ID. 1443 Sheep snd Lambs were
offered; Sheep brought 4a5c, and Lambs An
l4c per pound. Some Cows and Calves we're
sold at $25a45 per head. Market dull for Cattle
and fair for Sheep and Lambs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
DREAD IN THE DESERT, AND OTHER
- SERMONS.
BY REV. RANDOLPH q. McKIh, D D.,
Rector Of Trinity Church. New Orleans.
12mo. cloth, 1907

Q2mo. cloth, S1.60)
DIR. McKim is popular preacher, and in this
volume will be found the secret of his success; he
discusses live questions in live way, and ad.
dresses himself to.the hearts and condolences of
men. He has given much attention to the great
philanthropic questions of the day and believes
thore should be place for them in the pulpit as
well as upon the platform"
The above notice is from the N York Church.
man, and the book of DR.. McKim has been recon-.
mended in terms equally strong and unqualified
by the Southern ChWchmGn. The former notice is
here presented as more in detail, and giving TO
the reader fair and just idea of what he may ex-
pect in these ssrmoDs
Among these sermons which are all instructive
and valuable to general readers, desire to call
especial attention to the "Plea for totsl absti-
nence" " hch presents the subject in q calm and
rational light and suggests the several modes
which have been found effective in checking the
prevalence of incompetence. Total sb=tinenee Is
recommended rs the safest of these, and most
elective in the force of EXAMPLE, but not insist
ed on as the only form, not as q law absolutely
and universally obi gatory. "a man might claim, y
says the author, that meat was cessary to his
bodily vigor, but he can make no such claim as
regards alcoholic drinks. Surely, when We con-
slider the wide-reaching and mighty influence Of
EXAMPLE, we may well seriously question if we
have done the whole work of love for our fellow
men until we pus it beyond possibility that one
indulgence should be the occasion OF stumbling
to any one"
The fearful risk to heads of families. to fathers
and sous, from the general and increasing tempta-
tions to drunkenness are kindly and truly repre-.
septed and simple efFectusl preventive offered,
irhich riH in no case and with class fail. In no
families whore it is accepted aud used, will there
be fathers ruined. or sons robbed of every manly
quality, untitled for every occupation and enjoy
ment of life. without God and without hope in
the world" Whocan under-value or slight counsel
which ensures such results?
This book is for sale at Frenchs Book Store,
Alexandria.
1t GEORGIA. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

Young or middle aged men suffering from
nervous debility, or kindred affections,
should address ten cents in stamps for
large treatise, Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

Marriage licenses were Issued in Wash
lngton yesterday to John A. Atwell and
annie Colbett. both of this city, and to
montgomery Hunter, of the county, and
Lillian Teresa Edmorston, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

FIsH.--Since Yesterdays report about
10000 herring and 800 shad have been
received at Fishtown. Herring sold at from
SO to 81 per thousand and shad at from
IS to Sl2 per hundred The business at
Fishtown for the season is rapidly drawing
to q close
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section slightly warmer, fair weather
,;sbt variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

MOUNT VERNON REGENTS AT the after
noon session ofthe Mt. Vernon Regents, which
began at 4:30 o'clock yesterday evening,
lheregent's address was read, which showed
an excellent condition of affairs. The re-
ports of the secretary, treasurer, and super.
intendent of the place were read. Mrs.
Laughton showed in the will of Gen. Wash
inGton where he specifically stated that be
should be entomhed in "brick vault"
This, said the lady, prevents anything
Ike marble vault. Some years years ago
the Masonic fraternity made generous
offer TO erect o handsome and costly struc-
lure in the place of the brick vault, but the
clause in the will prevented compliance
with this offer" The Illinois room, under
the direction OF Mrs. Letter. has been beau
tifully fitted up, and forms one of the
charming attractions of the mansion. A
visit through the grounds plainly showed
the care that has been taken of them. The
park in rear of the mansion seems yearly to
improve in beauty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and mild, with one prisoner at the station
house.
The only case before the Mayor this morn
ing was that of Geo. Nelson, arrested by
officer Sherwood for being drunk on the
street. He was sent to jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

NEW YORK, May 20.-COtton steady uplands
IL. Orleans IL $40; futures steady. Flour
quiet and firm. Wheat better Corn stronger.
pork steady at S15 50aS16. Old Mess Pork
steadv at sis 25aS15 so. Lard steady at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

ROAD MACHINE-The fine road machine
purchased by the authorities of Alexandria
county has been successfully worked on the
road leading from the Aqueduct bridge TO
Balston. Mr.. Hatch and Mr.. G. w. Veitch
supervised the work, which is Of such a
character as to elicit universal approval.
This machine has proved great advantage
and is doing the work of forty men and
twenty scoops per day. The road speaks
for itself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
Offered to be surrend-
} s SIS s4G17o1 ss.s54.49o

cred to the Staten. S4Gl,TJI $500, 49U
If 81 100000 of overdue coupons were dis
charged at fifty cents on the dollar by devoting
$3.50 900 of the States assets to this purpose the
annual interest would be reduced to 1872 S1
and the principal to be redeemed to 6.S47 ,191.
The amount saved 10 the State would then ba
Interest, S495 $50; principal, 50 200, $50.
EDWARD THORNTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

The Lynchburg and Fredericksburg markets
are very quiet without any quotsb'e change il
prices,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
Virginia State Debt.

Final Proposal Of the English BondhOIders Offering to
surrender to The State upwards of 100000 Of
principal and 100000 per ann,m Of interest on
the ConsOl aud Ten, forty debt alone.
To the People Of Virginia:
The following is the final proposal offered by us
joint committee of the Virginia Legislature
Then follows the proposition, which we have
already published.
Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

RICHMOND MARKET, May 20.-The market i:
very quiet and no transactions were reported OIL
change to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

The PILOT Boy SoLD.-As stated in the
GAZETTE the steamer Pilot Boy was sold
in Baltimore yesterday to the Glymont
Steamboat Company, of Washington, for
50 900. She left for Washington at 1880
last night, and will arrive here to night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

PERsoNAL.-At the last meeting Of the
board Of trustees of the American Institute
of Architects in New York, Mr.. Glenn
Brown, architect Of this city, was elected q
Fellow of the institute. This is the highes t
active grade of architects in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

Flour is steady and the demand though only
moderately active is regular Thc Wheat mar
kets during the past week have been huctuatihg
and close easy at decline for futures as well as
for ordinary good grades, but we still! find con-
slant milling demand for prime longbcrry and
mixed Wheats, with but little change to note in
prices Corn, Rye aud Oats continue firm. But
ter receipts are increasing and prices are again
lower. Other produce is without material change
and quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

ENCOURAGING ENTERPRISE Liberal
Ofr.-The enterprsing real estate firm of
Harlow & Cation, having read in the GA
2ErrE's Washington correspondence con-
ysrsatiou with Hon. John S. Barbour, in
which he said that 1.-The Pennsylvania steel
company have established a manufacturing
town near Baltimore, so as to reap the ad.
vantages of Cuban ores, cheap coal and
freights, but that The Bethlehem steel com.
pauy is the larger, and that it is not i'm
probable if liberal inducements were offered
Them, they would at least consider the ad-
yautages for establishing, for similar reasons,
similar works OF some of the large water
fronts of Alexandria" have sent to the
Bethlehem company, through Mr.. Barbour,
au offer to present the company deed 10
Zee FOX piece of property most eligibly sit
usted, with water privileges, free Of cost +,
il they will select Alexandria as the place
for the location of their works. more
liberal offer could hardly have been made,
Ss the location Is unsurpassed in ell the
advantages necessary for their purposes, and
il the company are in earnest in their desire
for new location they certainly will accept
this generous offer, which, while so advanta-
geous to them would also be of such benefit to
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20
EoR SALE.

For SALE.
A HORSE AND BUGGY.
Apply at this Office.
my14 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

BASE BALL.-A game of base ball was
played yesterday, on the grounds of the
Episcopal High School, near this city, be:
tween the Palas Club, of Washington, and
the Episcopal High School Club. The game
resulted in victory for the Palas, and is
remarkable for the fact that it was the first
defeat which the High School Club has ex.
perleuced, they having al unbroken record
of thirty six consecutive games won. The
fielding honors were fairly divided, but the
visitors won by hard hitting. The features
of the game were the batting of Schwartz OF
the Pass and Brown of the High School
aud the fine base running of Eagep of the
Palas. The score was High School Z, Ia
Lass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20

DEATH OF Mr.. NJ. F. CARTER-A note
from Delaplane, yesterday. says: more F.
Carter, one of our old and respected citizens,
died Wednesday morning, at his home near
Linden, Warren county. aged seventy six
years. The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy Of many friends. His remains were
buried al Leeds Church yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Carter was a son of More Carter, who
was once thu owner of six thousand acres of
land located in Loudoun, Prince William
and FauQuier counties"